According to data released by Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong at a regular press conference on June 26, China’s non-financial outbound direct investment reached USD 61.6 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 2.3% year-on-year increase. In particular, non-financial direct investment in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) amounted to USD 15.52 billion, reflecting a significant 20.8% growth compared to the same period last year.
Between January and May, Chinese companies generated USD 61.94 billion in revenue from overseas contracted projects, up 5.4% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the value of newly signed contracts rose by 13%, reaching USD 98.68 billion.